detractor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of detractor
First recorded in 1350–1400; from Latin dētractor, equivalent to dētract(us) “drawn away” + -or -or 2 ( def. ); detract ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Though we can learn much about the Fox sisters’ actions from their believers and detractors, we have little direct evidence for what Maggie or Kate truly thought or felt about their lives.
From Literature
And because Fennell is an Oscar-winning writer, her work has since been judged against that standard by detractors who don’t consider the extremely specific circumstances of the year she won.
From Salon
Fanatics uses these gatherings not to bribe or threaten their detractors into silence, but to educate them on the business.
From Los Angeles Times
His mastery was so complete that even his detractors conceded it.
His aptitude for garnering media attention also brought him criticism over the course of his career from allies and detractors alike.
From Salon
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